School of Education and Health Sciences

Melissa Cronin, a health science major and president of UD’s Student Veterans Association, was named Outstanding Airman of the Year by the Ohio National Guard this month.

Join us in congratulating Leroy Burroughs, Director of the Upward Boundprogram at UD, on his election as the 50th President of the EducationalOpportunity Association (EOA)!

At its most basic, a collective is a group of individuals who work together toward a common goal. The term usuallyexplains a group that doesn’t have a strict hierarchy (more on that later), but that makes decisions, you guessed it,collectively. So, when the Brain Health Collective (BHC) gets together, that’s exactly what they do. They bring in experts (those with lived experience, professionals, families, and friends of individuals who have experienced brain injuries) who all bring their wisdom, experience, and networks to better serve our community.

The faculty, staff and students in the Department of Counselor Education have been busy! Read on to learn about their latest accolades.

Mia Cappuccitti-Gutierrez '26 planned on being a teacher. But during her classroom observations, she discovered a passion for education policy over classroom teaching.

Carr-Chellman will be listed on the roster for three years and can be tapped as a specialist in aspects of education and organizational development.

Mercs brings extensive experience collaborating with Catholic schools and an intimate knowledge of the Center's mission and programs.

The School of Education and Health Sciences gives out a number of awards each year to students, faculty and staff. Here is a list of the 2025 award winners.

The teacher education program at the University of Dayton has received an A+ on the 2025 National Council on Teacher Quality ratings for elementary math instruction, one of just five programs in Ohio to do so.

The annual Lumen Fidei award honors outstanding Catholic educators across the state. This year's winners are Dr. Matthew Fletcher for Lumen Fidei and Moira Rodriguez as the inaugural Rising Star.